Design
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Future thinking
In his foundation, Norman Foster has brought together an enthusiastic team of architects, urbanists and designers who share his energy and passion.
Nord-y but nice
Slick lines? Scandinavian sensibility? We find it all at the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair.
Keeping it simple
A residence in Kyoto has been given a sensitive makeover that pays homage to its history. Now a cosy guest house, A Day in Khaki offers a soothing retreat in serene surrounds.
Hair style
With fewer clients around, smart Japanese hairdressers are putting design to the fore to win valuable customers. And there are fringe benefits too. We take a pew in three of Tokyo’s finest establishments.
Upping the tempo
With its scene buoyed by the Dhaka Art Summit, artists and architects are banging the drum for Bangladeshi art.
Drawing attention
A group of Austrian philanthropists are working to shine a spotlight on their country’s artists.
Architecture
From a fishmarket turned tourist attraction in Oman to a smart Spanish ceramics brand, we delve deep into the world of contemporary design.
Digs for victory
Student dormitories in the Danish capital’s 4th May College nurture the great thinkers of tomorrow while saluting the resistance fighters of the Second World War.
Hot seats
Backpacks and folding furniture made Lafuma Mobilier’s name. Then hard times hit. But today the brand is sitting pretty again.
Wooden wonders
Environmentally friendly and quick to build, with an enduringly cosy aesthetic? No wonder timber towers are on the rise.
